Budgeting for Happiness

Parks and Rec Finds Its Bottom Line

"...Actually, the full slogan for the Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) reads: "Making people happy through..."

July 28, 1995 News Feature

Original Gangstas

"...of head-busting excitement and outrageous plotting a là Gordon Parks, Jr.'s seminal Three the Hard Way will perhaps be..."

Aug. 23, 1996 Movie Review by Joey O'Bryan

The Daily Hustle: 9/20/10

Unpacking items from council

"...each of the following groups: the Planning Commission; the Parks Board; the Environmental Board; the Austin Rowing Club; the..."

Sept. 20, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Wild, Wild Wildlife

Texas Parks & Wildlife's Andy Sansom

"...when he became the executive director of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD), Sansom has overseen a turbulent..."

May 9, 1997 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Project Connect Accelerates

As decisions near, controversy dogs urban rail plan

"..."The first phase of urban rail is, to a large degree, just a first..."

June 13, 2014 News Feature by Mac McCann

Leffingwell Proposes Rail/Comp Bond Vote in 2012

Change to city attorney's office, single-member districts also

"...what does this mean for future bond packages on urban rail and a comprehensive bond election? – got an..."

June 16, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Second Life

For her new play's sophomore production, Suzan-Lori Parks turns director

"...In March 2010, Suzan-Lori Parks was able to see her play The Book of..."

June 17, 2011 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Developing Stories: What to Do With Waterloo

Turning Waterloo Park into a beach – and other fanciful ideas

"...daily basis. As Downtown becomes more dense, though, active urban parks become increasingly critical to the city's quality of..."

Dec. 25, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

PARD Releases Draft Long-Range Plan

“Our Parks, Our Future” charts course through 2028

"...The city’s Parks and Recreation Department released the first draft of its..."

July 30, 2019 News Post by Savana Dunning

SXSW Eco: A Better Death Through Recomposition

Urban Death Project wants your last act to be giving back to the Earth

"...it," says Katrina Spade, founder and executive director of Urban Death Project...."

Oct. 7, 2016 News Feature by Jessi Cape

Parking Solution: Meter the Millionaires

"...to pay to use underutilized park parking [“Open City Parks for Business Parking?” News, May 24]. While I appreciate..."

May 27, 2013 Postmarks

News Roundup: Counties, Communities, Council

Municipal politics matter!

"...won't matter; a neighborhood association urges developers to build urban density; 'single-member districts' come to Austin; and more......"

Jan. 18, 2016 News Post by the News Staff

Day Trips: Secret Fishing Holes

Texas Parks & Wildlife’s RACA program adds two more spots

"...secret fishing holes have been added to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department's River Access and Conservation Area program,..."

March 25, 2022 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Premium Rush

Joseph Gordon-Levitt rides like the wind, and Michael Shannon plays his usual nut job, but Bullitt on a bike this film is not.

"...Michael Shannon, Dania Ramirez, Jamie Chung, Aasif Mandvi, Wolé Parks, Christopher Place and Henry O...."

Aug. 24, 2012 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Town Lake Setback Variances Non-Starters for Martinez, Leffingwell

CMs already against variance request coming before boards and commissions starting tonight.

"...protects a crown jewel in the heart of Austin’s urban core.”..."

Aug. 28, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Dear Glutton: How to Step Up Your Picnic

Going beyond the typical bag of chips and cooler of beers

"...Fortunately for you, in a city that's rife with urban parks, there are many places where you can grab..."

June 9, 2017 Food Column by Emily Beyda

Public Notice: November Song

Will Council make a golf course its parting act?

"...know that Austin has one of the 25 largest urban parks in the country, according to the Trust for..."

Nov. 21, 2014 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Detroit's Rising 'Sun'

AMC brings a corrupt-cop tale to the Motor City

"...that Detroit gives Low Winter Sun all the imposing urban plight it could require. Agnew's house – a real..."

Aug. 9, 2013 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Daily Hustle: 2/28/11

Council preview: Of parking, PUDs, and Project Recovery

"...43, 44: 10:30 am briefings include an update on urban parks, and a briefing on the “Imagine Austin Comprehensive..."

Feb. 28, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

Hope for the New Year

"...want us to lead the nation in green buildings, urban parks, and renewable energy use. I want us to..."

Dec. 6, 2016 Postmarks

Naked City

Off The Desk:

"...for Public Spaces Inc., whose reps showed slides of urban parks around the world. Ideas for the Austin site..."

Sept. 25, 1998 News Feature

A Whole New Ball Game

Stakeholders say Colorado River Park can serve a lot of different needs.

"...and his nature-loving neighbors to be pleased. After all, parks advocates see this project as a way to expand..."

Dec. 17, 1999 News Feature by Dan Oko

Developing Stories: Private Projects, Public Benefits

Could developers become Austin's new benefactors?

"...to livable city goals – such as affordable housing, parks and open space, public transportation, a clean environment, climate..."

April 6, 2007 News Column by Katherine Gregor

Happy Trails on the Horizon?

AMTC's Vision Quest

"...dreaming about it for decades: a system of interlinking urban trails that would allow hikers and bikers to get..."

July 28, 1995 News Feature

The Next New Neighborhood

City and residents plan a sustainable Colony Park

"...won in 2012 from the Depart­ment of Housing and Urban Develop­ment's Sustainable Communities program – will result in a..."

April 4, 2014 News Feature by Robyn Ross

Developing Stories: Great Public Spaces Summit

Dancing in the streets, singing odes to streetscapes

"...more than grass and trees? When it's in the urban core and needed for respite 24/7 by workers, walkers,..."

July 10, 2009 News Column by Katherine Gregor

Chain-Saw Frenzy

Fear of a Springs PARD massacre is about trust as well as trees

"...The city's Parks & Recreation Depart­ment climbed out on a dangerous public..."

May 8, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Developing Stories: Where Are They Now?

The latest on this year's big digs

"...principal Jim Adams and Jim Robertson with the city's Urban Design Division. The intent is for the Downtown Austin..."

Dec. 29, 2006 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Former City Forester Charges Harassment, Sex Bias at PARD

Susan Murray alleges her career as Austin's urban forester fell apart after she complained about her boss' conduct.

"...and early 2001 to Susan Murray, the city's former urban forester and forestry program manager, by her immediate supervisor..."

Feb. 21, 2003 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Opinion: Austin’s Sustainability Efforts Need Anti-Displacement Tools

An environmental policy advocate explains why urban planning and increased sustainability efforts must address gentrification as Austin's people are just an integral to Austin as its infrastructure is.

"...increasing wealth of the city has enabled this ongoing urban "greening" but in turn has allowed the gentrification of..."

Sept. 24, 2021 Column by Chelsea Gómez

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